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The existence of Imam is for preserving and religion and correctly explaining religious teachings; therefore, to do his duties better, it is necessary for Imam to have the power to abandon sins, God-given knowledge and [[Wilaya]] from [[God]]. | The existence of Imam is for preserving and religion and correctly explaining religious teachings; therefore, to do his duties better, it is necessary for Imam to have the power to abandon sins, God-given knowledge and [[Wilaya]] from [[God]]. | ||
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== Meaning of Imam == | == Meaning of Imam == | ||
=== Literal Meaning === | === Literal Meaning === | ||
Literally, imamate means leadership and the word imam refers to one or thing followed by people. Accordingly, different examples for this meaning have been given in Arabic dictionaries such as the glorious [[Qur'an]], the Prophet's (s) successor, imam in [[congregational prayer]], commander of an army, guide of passengers, caravan leader and a scholar who is followed.<ref>Ibn Faris, ''Mu'jam al-Maqayis'', p.48; Fayyumi, ''al-Misbah al-munir'', vol.1 p.31-32; Ibn Manzur, ''Lisan al-'Arab'', vol.1 p.157; Raghib Isfahani, ''al-Mufradat'', p.24; Shartuni, ''Aqrab al-mawarid'', vol.1 p.19</ref> | Literally, imamate means leadership and the word imam refers to one or thing followed by people. Accordingly, different examples for this meaning have been given in Arabic dictionaries such as the glorious [[Qur'an]], the Prophet's (s) successor, imam in [[congregational prayer]], commander of an army, guide of passengers, caravan leader and a scholar who is followed.<ref>Ibn Faris, ''Mu'jam al-Maqayis'', p.48; Fayyumi, ''al-Misbah al-munir'', vol.1 p.31-32; Ibn Manzur, ''Lisan al-'Arab'', vol.1 p.157; Raghib Isfahani, ''al-Mufradat'', p.24; Shartuni, ''Aqrab al-mawarid'', vol.1 p.19</ref> | ||